The English FA and London police launched investigations into whether England captain John Terry racially abused a black opponent, Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand, while playing for Chelsea. Read the whole story

Red Bulls coach Hans Backe believes Thierry Henry and Rafa Marquez, the team's high-priced designated players, will play up to their marquee names in the playoffs, which start for the Red Bulls on Wednesday when they face FC Dallas in a wild-card game to reach the final eight. Read the whole story

Although FIFA had initially balked at making half-price tickets to 2014 World Cup games available for people over 65 -- sparking anger in Brazilian political circles -- it has relented. Read the whole story